Member Spotlight: Elle Peifer-Funderburg

Elle is the assistant manager, marketing at the Society for Surgical Oncology. Read about how she fell in love with association work in this member spotlight!

Nurturing A Welcoming Environment® for Association Staff

Many associations strive to make all members feel welcome, but what is your organization doing to foster a Welcoming Environment for staff?

Ready for Anything: How to Prepare for Misinformation Online

This is the story of how an 8,000-member association faced down misinformation – and won.

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Association Forum Announces 2025 Woman of Influence™

Congratulations to Cie Armstead, DBA, Administrative Director at the American College of Surgeons.

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Taking DEI from Planning to Action

Associations must move beyond conversation to actionable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Read on for examples from two organizations!

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Conducting regular portfolio analyses helps associations streamline their programs, align with strategic goals, and optimize resources to balance mission impact with financial sustainability.

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As a mission-based organization, it is imperative that we live our core values every day and exemplify them through our words and actions.

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A Problem-Based Approach to Governance

Effective organizations have effective governance structures. There is no one right model that fits all organizations.

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To Better Lead and Manage Your Association, You Must Learn to See the Future

Over the past several decades, the business communities and those who study, analyze and coach them have focused on management and leadership.

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